Resting at the Edge
August 4, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Today’s Topic:
Life isn’t easy, it’s full of challenges and decisions that just seem impossible to surmount. Things happen that we don’t have answers for: loss seems to be a constant companion, we reach a point where we don’t think we can cope with it anymore. We have reached the edge and the only thing out there is an abyss of uncertainty, fear, pain; even anger. I propose that that “edge” is a place of rest.
Andy Agacki, took first Lay Precepts with the Kwan Um School of Zen in 1998 and reconfirmed them with Bright Dawn Institute. After training with the late Rev. Koyo Kubose, Andy was inducted as a Buddhist Minister in 2008. He served as president of international Bright Dawn Lay Minister’s Association in 2011. Andy has given Dharma Talks and sermons at First Church and other UU churches. He has served as Meditation Facilitator for First Church’s annual Silent Retreat, where he has also conducted Evening Vespers.
Worship Team:
Andy Agacki, Pulpit Guest & First Church Member
Karen Beaumont, Guest Organist
Don Weimer, Worship Associate
Livestream at 10:00 am:
Join us for the complete service live on our YouTube site at 10:00 am. Find a recording of the service at our YouTube site anytime after 10:00 am.
Social Hour: Join us for coffee or tea in the Leenhouts Common Room after service to meet friends, old and new.
We offer religious education for children of all ages on Sundays. To learn more, please see our Religious Education Web Pages and sign up to receive our RE Weekly Update.
Parking: Our church has no parking lot. Jewish Family Services lot: JFS welcomes us to use their parking lot on Sundays. It is located 3 blocks west of the church, on Van Buren near Knapp St. Kingshead lot: On Sundays we can also use the gated parking lot on the corner of Van Buren and Knapp Streets. After you park, get a token from an usher in order to exit the lot. We also rely on street parking in our neighborhood. Here is a map with details.
First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual community, social justice, and intellectual freedom. Visitors to First Church are always welcome!
